What happened on Thursday August 16, 1973?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1973:

• First Native Bahamian Governor-General Milo Butler was sworn in as the Governor-General of the Bahamas, becoming the first native Bahamian to hold this prestigious position. His appointment came just three weeks after the Bahamas gained independence, symbolizing a new era of self-governance.
• Inauguration of CARICOM The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) was officially inaugurated by four founding nations: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. This marked a significant milestone in regional cooperation and economic integration for the Caribbean states.
• Death of Nobel Laureate Selman Waksman Selman Waksman, a renowned Ukrainian-born biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, passed away. Waksman was famous for his groundbreaking work in microbiology, particularly his discovery of streptomycin, an important antibiotic that revolutionized the treatment of tuberculosis.
• Attempted Hijacking of Middle East Airlines Flight An armed Libyan hijacker attempted to take control of a Middle East Airlines Boeing 720 aircraft carrying 119 passengers while flying over Cyprus. The incident highlighted the ongoing security challenges in international air travel during the 1970s.

Events in 1973

August 16, 1973: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1973

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1973

August 16, 1973 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1973 can also be written as 8/16/1973 in the US and as 16/8/1973 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1973 in August 1973 calendar

Famous people died on August 16, 1973:

• Selman Waksman

  Ukrainian-american biochemist and microbiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888).

• Selman Abraham Waksman

  Prize laureate for his discovery of streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis.

• Veda Ann Borg
• Max Brand
• Chang King Hai

Famous people who died in 1973

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1973 was Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
2. Wings - Live And Let Die
3. Stories - Brother Louie
4. Maureen McGovern - The Morning After
5. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

August 16, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1973 was I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
2. The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More
3. Peters & Lee - Welcome Home
4. Donny Osmond - Young Love
5. Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash

August 16, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1973 was Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
2. Al Green - Here I Am Come & Take Me
3. Aretha Franklin - Angel
4. Bobby Womack - Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out
5. Four Tops - Are You Man Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1973 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 1973 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 16, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1973.

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Someone born on August 16, 1973 is:

51 years 8 months old,

or 620 months and 7 days old,

or 2696 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18878 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1973.

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